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Antigua, a two-hour flight from Miami in the Caribbean, is an island "ringed with beaches of the finest white sand, made all the more dramatic by the azure waters," according to Lonely Planet. Some of Antigua's all-inclusive resort accommodations are specially designed with couples in mind. Vacation on Antigua with your loved one and enjoy lazing on the secluded beaches, relaxing spa treatments and intimate dinners.

Accommodations

Antigua all-inclusive resorts for couples generally feature secluded, private accommodations and all have access to a beach. Many also have private plunge pools. For example, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa on Dickenson Bay boasts Rondoval cottages with 20-foot conical roofs and Mediterranean villas with private plunge pool and personal butler. The Cocobay has a collection of cottages on a hillside leading down to two beaches, and the Galley Bay Resort has Tahitian-style, lagoon-side cottages and a plunge pool.

Activities

Spend some quality time together and take advantage of the all-inclusive snorkel hire to explore the marine life offshore. All-inclusive resorts offer you and your partner the hire of a kayak or sailboat for a romantic day trip. With 365 beaches, you'll be spoiled for choice when you want to spend some time together on the sand. And for more active couples, Antigua resorts offer access to non-motorized water sports and fitness centers. Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa includes scuba diving in the package price.

Food and Drink

Going all-inclusive in Antigua often means saving on your meal costs, plus it's much more romantic to forget about the bill and enjoy your time together. Most packages provide three meals a day, an afternoon snack -- some resorts also serve appetizers at cocktail hour -- a stocked mini-fridge and non-alcoholic and house drinks. Breakfast and lunch normally are served buffet-style. The evening meal offers a more personalized service with a la carte menus and theme evenings, such as Caribbean cuisine and barbecues. Larger resorts have up to 10 restaurants.

Spa

The Wellness Cottage at the Cocobay Resort offers massage, aromatherapy and a variety of treatments. The Galley Bay Resort features the Indulge spa with couples' massage tables and secluded treatment areas for you both. Couples treatments include massage, aromatherapy for two, facials and beauty treatments. Some all-inclusive resorts charge extra for spa treatments, but access to the pools, whirlpools and saunas usually is included.

Honeymoons

For the ultimate in romance, choose an all-inclusive resort offering privacy and an intimate atmosphere. The Cocobay Resort, for example, is on the quieter west coast and offers just 42 rooms with sunset views. The Galley Bay Resort also is on the west coast and provides honeymoon packages. Other hideaways for your special vacation are on the south coast of Antigua and its private peninsulas. Extras in a honeymoon package might include champagne picnics on the beach, massage, pampering packages and gifts in the room upon arrival.

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Louise Carr has been writing and editing for consumer and business media since 2000. She covers health, travel, literature and current affairs, including for LIVESTRONG.COM and other online publications. Carr holds an honors Bachelor of Arts in American and English studies from Nottingham University, England.

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